{"id":1904,"date":"2017-12-28T14:23:33","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T20:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puptownhouston.com\/collegestation\/4-ways-raise-obedient-puppy\/"},"modified":"2022-01-10T19:36:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T19:36:47","slug":"4-ways-raise-obedient-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puptownhouston.com\/collegestation\/4-ways-raise-obedient-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Raise An Obedient Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adopting a puppy can bring you a lot of joy, but there are also challenges attached to it. Training a puppy for obedience can be difficult, and the first few stages of getting them to do things can take a while.<\/p>\n<p>Puppies add a lot to our lives and become our undeterred companions. Raising an obedient puppy requires patience and time.\u00a0 They need to be taught how to do things and not think of the living room as a toilet, much like children.<\/p>\n<p>Puppies if not treated properly may show signs of aggression and bad behavior, which can lead to other problems. Remember taking a dog in is a responsibility; it does not matter if you are simply adopting it or buying it for your choices, and it is a two way relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Training, a lot of affection and positive reinforcement are the keys to raising a loving, healthy and obedient puppy.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips that can help you a lot in <a href=\"https:\/\/pets.thenest.com\/raise-trusting-affectionate-obedient-dog-11420.html\">raising your puppy right<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Positive reinforcement<\/h4>\n<p>Positive reinforcement is the best way to get your puppy to obey. New experiences can be challenging for your puppy, they may feel afraid and overwhelmed, which can cause them to freak out. When taking them on their first walk or car ride, talk to your puppy and maintain a positive attitude, and yes, keep rubbing his belly. Make sure that they feel ready for the adventure. Whenever he listens to you or does something that is positive, give them a treat if they are acting-out or barking at people or jumping on them presuming a disappointed tone is better than resorting to extreme measures and punishment.<\/p>\n<h4>Hire a trainer<\/h4>\n<p>Rely on professional help if you need help; you can always take the time out to enroll your puppy into a board and train <a href=\"https:\/\/puptownhouston.com\/collegestation\/home\/dog-training-facility\/\">facility<\/a>.\u00a0 Professional trainers will teach your puppy how to behave obediently, they will potty train him and teach them how to act in crowds and whatnot \u2013 which will make things easier for you in the long run.<\/p>\n<h4>Obedience<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/dog-care\/training\/puppy-obedience-training\">Obedience<\/a> is not just limited to your dog getting off the table; training your puppy to listen to you is a powerful means of keeping the little guy safe. Practicing multiple situations such as telling your dog to come to you when in the park, telling them to jump over an obstacle or avoid touching something that may be harmful; can set the right pace for you and your dog. Telling it to lie down, roll over and stand up are starter commands that can help your pup learn to be more obedient.\u00a0 And of course, a treat can always help.<\/p>\n<h4>Trust<\/h4>\n<p>Puppies require attention and affection.\u00a0 They can become attached to the individual spending the most time with them.\u00a0 As a result, they may begin to become aggressive or intolerant of others.\u00a0 So your family needs to be as involved in their daily activities as they can. Make sure all the members in your family are on the same page when you are adopting a puppy.<\/p>\n<h4>Bottom Line<\/h4>\n<p>Your efforts will make the right impact on your puppy and they will definitely respond to your approach and actions. Using the above mentioned tips can be extremely helpful in training a well-loved obedient little puppy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Ask a Professional for Advice<\/h4>\n<p>If you have any questions about the above information, please <a href=\"info@puptownhouston.com\">contact us<\/a>.\u00a0 Or if you would like to inquire about <a href=\"https:\/\/puptownhouston.com\/collegestation\/\">training options<\/a>\u00a0where\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/puptownhouston.com\/collegestation\/home\/dog-trainers\/\">our professionals<\/a>\u00a0train your puppy for you at <a href=\"https:\/\/puptownhouston.com\/collegestation\/home\/dog-training-facility\/\">our facility<\/a>, please call us today at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:8329300073\"><strong>832-930-0073<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/puptownhouston.com\/collegestation\/home\/puptown-houston-dog-training-blog-articles\/\">Blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adopting a puppy can bring you a lot of joy, but there are also challenges attached to it. Training a puppy for obedience can be difficult, and the first few stages of getting them to do things can take a while. Puppies add a lot to our lives and become our undeterred companions. 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